Associations to the word «Scrubber»

Wiktionary

SCRUBBER, noun. A person or appliance that cleans floors etc by scrubbing
SCRUBBER, noun. A device that removes impurities from gases
SCRUBBER, noun. (British) (slang) A prostitute, or a slovenly woman

Dictionary definition

SCRUBBER, noun. A worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck).
SCRUBBER, noun. A brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning.
SCRUBBER, noun. A purifier that removes impurities from a gas.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.